Executive Assistant

Oriel Partners Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial service provider is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to support a high-profile UHNW financier in Guernsey. This demanding role requires extensive experience and the ability to thrive under pressure. Candidates must be organised, discreet, and ready to relocate. Attractive package includes a competitive salary, accommodation allowance, and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Accommodation allowance

Private medical & dental

Generous holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting UHNW financiers or VIPs.
• Highly organised and able to manage stress.
• Comfortable with a demanding principal.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diary and meeting coordination.
• Handle full inbox management efficiently.
• Ensure follow-through on priorities and tasks.
• Oversee PA team and manage out-of-hours support.

Skills

High-pressure situation management

Diary management

Emotional intelligence

Proactive organization

Job description

Senior Executive Assistant to UHNW Financier – Guernsey (Relocation Required)

Location:Guernsey (Relocation support provided)
Salary:£85,000+ (negotiable for exceptional candidates)
Accommodation Allowance:£2,000/month
Bonus:15% (negotiable)
Benefits:Private medical & dental
Holiday:7 weeks total (4 weeks standard + 3 weeks between late June and early September)
Working Hours:Full-time, office-based, 5 days/week

A rare and prestigious opportunity has arisen for aSenior Executive Assistantto support ahigh-profile UHNW financierwith global interests. This is abusiness-focused EA roleworking in tandem with a dedicatedPrivate PA, with some overlap into private matters. You will also have the support of a junior assistant and work closely with aChief of Stafffrom an investment finance background.

This is ademanding, high-intensity rolefor a sharp, resilient, and highly experienced EA who thrives in fast-paced environments and understands the expectations of UHNW individuals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complex diary management and meeting coordination across multiple time zones
• Full inbox management, including responding on principal’s behalf
• Tracking priorities, managing to-do lists, and ensuring follow-through
• Acting as a gatekeeper and trusted advisor – knowing when to push back diplomatically
• Overseeing the PA team and managing the rota for out-of-hours support
• Liaising with the Chief of Staff and wider team to ensure seamless operations
• Occasional involvement in private matters as needed

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience supporting UHNW financiers, founders, entrepreneurs, or VIPs Gravitas, credibility, and the ability to hold your own in high-pressure situations
• Highly organised, proactive, and emotionally intelligent
• Able to manage stress and remain calm under pressure
• Comfortable with a principal who isexceptionally bright, demanding, andhands-onuntil trust is earned
• Willing torelocate to Guernseyor already based there
• Discreet, loyal, and committed – the previous EA held the role for 13 years

This is acareer-defining opportunityfor a top-tier EA who wants to work at the highest level. If you’re ready to step into a pivotal role with a globally mobile principal and are excited by the challenge of working in a dynamic, high-performance environment – we want to hear from you.